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29 any way it could be stopped. Mr. Roberts continued that he and his family did not participate in any rebuttals or editorials. The Black Walnut Farm Subdivision was approved in February 1995 and the stipulations had already been reviewed by Mr. Yuhasz. He noted that the cost that will be incurred by his development for the paving will be $2600.00 per lot and, even though they did not like it, they will abide by the stipulation regarding paving if they can afford it. The loss of prime real estate by moving the road is one and one-third acres to move the road away from an historical structure. He noted respect for the historical nature of the area and the neighbors. Mr. Roberts continued that in all of the discussion and disagreements regarding Black Walnut Farm, he, nor his family ever brought to the County's attention that there was a commercial operation at the Baldwin home. He noted it was a very nice operation and felt it should be allowed to continue. He felt Reba and Roses had a lot to offer to the community. He noted also that he was a commercial inspector and was well aware of the regulations that Reba and Roses must meet with regard to the Fire Code and Handicap Codes. Mr. Roberts noted that he represented twenty-five family members and what he wanted for his family and development is fairness and consistency. He felt it was not, by any means, fair that Black Walnut Farm should bear the burden of the total cost of moving and paving Baldwin Road. He felt it was for the public good and Ms. Baldwin should participate in the costs involved. He indicated that the total cost would be in excess of $50,000. He noted that the road was a shortcut for trucks going to Fox Hill Farm and other developments. He stated that his family did want the request for the Special Use Permit to be granted, but, asked that the Planning Board be fair and consistent. He noted that both would benefit, and it was only fair that both participate in the costs of moving and paving Baldwin Road. He emphasized again that he, nor his family, was responsible for bringing the issue of non-compliance of Reba and Roses to the Planning Department. He asked only for the fairness and consistency that the Planning Board provides for all of Orange County and what is expected by the public.